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Chicago Bears interview Bengals QB coach

Associated Press

Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese interviewed for the Bears' offensive coordinator position.

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CHICAGO – A new name–and potential front-runner–has emerged in the Bears’ search for an offensive coordinator.

Multiple league sources said Bears coach Lovie Smith spent the day interviewing Bengals quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, who is known for his work with Carson Palmer. [...]

Morgan State 81, (22) Louisville 90

Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville center Samardo Samuels lifted all 265 pounds off the ground and extended his right hand toward Freedom Hall’s ceiling.

A year ago, the shot from Morgan State‘s Joe Davis might have made it over Samuels. That was 15 pounds ago.

Louisville's Edgar Sosa dunks in the first half. Louisville beat Morgan [...]

Cleveland Browns fans planning Monday night game protest

Associated Press

BEREA, Ohio – One of the most loyal Dawg Pounders is done barking about the sad state of his beloved Cleveland Browns. It’s time to bite.

Lifelong Browns fan and season-ticket holder Mike Randall, aka “Dawg Pound Mike,” is encouraging other Cleveland fans to stay away from their seats for the opening kickoff of the [...]

Tank Johnson testifies in murder trial

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Two days after he helped the Cincinnati Bengals defeat the Bears, defensive lineman Tank Johnson was in Chicago testifying in the trial of a man accused of shooting to death his best friend.

Johnson’s testimony Tuesday came during the murder trial of 36-year-old Michael Selvie, who is accused in the December 2006 shooting [...]

Cedric Benson, Carson Palmer up for weekly awards

VOTE HERE: Palmer and Benson for FedEx Players of the Week

Bengals running back Cedric Benson and quarterback Carson Palmer have been recognized by the NFL for their efforts in Cincinnati’s 45-10 blowout win over the Chicago Bears last Sunday.

Benson is one of three finalists for FedEx Ground Player of the Week along with Packers running [...]

Cincinnati Bengals head into bye after best game

The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — With their most lopsided victory in seven years, the Cincinnati Bengals had everything they wanted heading into their bye week.

Confidence. Healing time. A share of first place.

“It’s a good spot to be in,” quarterback Carson Palmer said.

They played their best all-around game of the season on Sunday at Paul Brown Stadium, [...]

Benson’s career-high 189 yards leads Bengals in thrashing of Bears

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Cedric Benson smiled as he greeted his old Bears teammates and coaches at midfield, warmly pumping their hands or wrapping a beefy arm around their shoulder pads for a hug.

No need to rub it in. Everyone knew what he’d just done.

He got his revenge, all right.

Benson ran for a career-high 189 yards [...]

Bengals 45, Bears 10

Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Cedric Benson got his revenge on Chicago, all right. The rest of the Bengals’ offense had a sweet

Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric Benson (32) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs (55) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2009, in Cincinnati.

time, too.

Carson Palmer threw [...]

Cincy Sporting News NFL Week 7 Picks

Credic Benson

CINCINNATI — On one side, ladies and gentlemen, we have the Chicago Bears – who dropped their opener, won three straight to refuel long dormant postseason chatter, then proceeded to lose a seven-point primetime decision in Atlanta after surrendering the decisive touchdown with three minutes to play.

And on the other, it’s the Cincinnati [...]